Applying for Financial Aid

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One of the most important things you’ll do as an admitted student is apply for financial aid.

FAFSA

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is a program of the U.S. Department of Education, and the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. The office of Federal Student Aid provides more than $150 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds each year to more than 15 million students paying for college or career school.

Step Three: If all of the information is entered correctly, you will see the “Internet Login Successful” screen. Behind this screen, you will find your Internet ID (a.k.a. X.500 Username) and email address.

Write down your Internet ID and remember your password.

If you need assistance initiating your e-mail account, call the UMD ITSS HelpDesk (Information Technology Systems and Services) at (218) 726-8847 or email them at helpdesk@d.umn.edu.

Once you have initiated your e-mail account with the University, view the requirements to complete your financial aid application verification: